[Matt]

The purpose of these challenges are to encourage us to get out and get the best shot of an assigned subject. It's a great way to enhance your photography skills.
Even if you think you take crappy pictures, please join in. Those of you just reading the forum and not posting, this is your chance to join in and show off.

This month's challenge: Only Leaves
This is an easy one.
It has to be taken by you.
It has to be taken in NY State.

A winner will be selected based on the following criteria:
subject
creativity
use of color (or lack thereof)
uniqueness

May's winner will receive Crystal Potting Soil. This decorative soil comes in various colors, is odor-free, and is superb for growing houseplants, arranging cut flowers, or decoration. The crystal beads hold 100x their volume in water and feed your plants for days without constant watering. You will receive enough to pot several plants.

The winner will also receive a set of Microfiber cloths for cleaning their camera and lens.

[Matt]

I'll start then. One of my first photos taken:

[AMoose683]

This was taken in Cortland in the fall (clearly).

[Winnie]

Amoose ... I love the first one.

[AMoose683]

Amoose ... I love the first one.

Thank you! It's one of my favorites!!

[skiboarder72]

I'll start then. One of my first photos taken:

Love the colors and deep contrast in that one

[skiboarder72]

This ones from awhile back... I'll have to get some better ones this weekend for that capture roc weekend contest too

[Mike_K]

Some leaves from my macro gallery:
20D, Sigma 150/2.8 Macro

All taken at Durand-Eastman Park, except #4 which was taken in my backyard.

[Matt]

Very nice!

[cbobcat49]

That second to last one is really interesting.

[Mike_K]

That second to last one is really interesting.

Thanks. This shot is a Lily of the Valley leaf, shot wide open with my Sigma 150/2.8 Macro.

[Matt]

[Winnie]

Not one of my best ... but I kind of like it.

[cbobcat49]

If I stare at it and start to zone out, it looks sort of like a Jackson Pollock painting. (that's a good thing.)

[AMoose683]

It reminds me of a Magic Eye picture

I like the colors!